NORTHFIELDS, SG6 4QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG6 4QU

NORTHFIELDS, SG6 4QU, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This SG6 4QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG6 postcode area, which has experienced 283 crimes and a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG6 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG6 4QU, encompassing approximately 2935 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG6 4QU area, explore the SG6 4QU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SG6 4QU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pelican Way with total crimes: 3
  • Southfields with total crimes: 2
  • Lindencroft with total crimes: 2

NORTHFIELDS, SG6 4QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-50.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.20-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour62.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.04500.00%
Public order32.04200.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.43-50.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5030.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.4350.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1311.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.41-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.07-16.67%
Shoplifting21.700.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.1120.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7050.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.7525.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.090.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 202413
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG6 4QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pelican Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Southfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lindencroft
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Sparhawke
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Avocet
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kimberley
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Midhurst
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Middlefields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Danescroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1